SoCal CTO

MAY 15, 2009

Just a quick note that I'll be moderating a Technology Council Event : Social Networking as a Business Strategy May 19, 2009 - Culver City Social networking media are used on a daily basis to grow businesses and expand career opportunities. Can social networking be a money-maker for companies?

Social Network 150

Social Network Networking Yammer CTO Hire 150

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 27, 2012

By now you probably know that David Sacks , co-founder of PayPal and founder of both Geni & Yammer made some observations on Facebook that Silicon Valley “as we know it” was coming to an end. Not just in Silicon Valley but in LA, NY, Seattle and other major tech markets. The future certainly looks brighter to me.

Technical Review 299

Technical Review Venture Capital Yammer Google 299

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AUGUST 3, 2009

In SoCal we are also leaders in affiliate marketing (Commission Junction), Internet video (Hulu) and bringing local businesses online (ReachLocal). He displayed a deep mastering of the power of the Internet, direct marketing and Twitter to manage his business. Mark Suster, QD3, Brian Solis, Chamillionaire, Ian Rogers, Brian Zisk.

Twiistup 228

Twiistup SoCal Southern California Yammer 228

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APRIL 21, 2010

This is the market that Wonga serves and they are killing it! Peer-to-peer lending service; started on FaceBook; claim to own 79% of the US peer lending market in March 2010 with a whopping $8,664,750. Big market. Increasing this is also migrating to social network messaging but email is still king. LendingClub.

Venture Capital 265

Venture Capital Capital Email Blogging 265

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JULY 29, 2010

The A round was done in February 2000 (end of the bull market) and my B round was done in April 2001 (bear market). People buy companies for 3 primary reasons: 1) they want the management team / talent 2) they want the technology or 3) they want the market traction (revenue, customer base, profits, etc). Tough, but true.

Venture Capital 282

Venture Capital Capital Startup Pricing 282

socalTECH

JUNE 21, 2011

What was unique about Goldmine, was that it was a simple, yet powerful tool for individuals or teams, to manage relationships and keep track of top of the line marketing and track sales. CRM systems today don't do a good job of even integrating email, much less social. That is relationship nirvana, my vision of social business.

Google 216

Google Tool Email Sales 216

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 22, 2011

It’s true that I have a functional focus on three areas: Performance-based marketing, digital television and mobile computing. It’s the single most influential piece of work in determining my investment philosophy and how I think about markets. But beating free is hard, as is creating a two-sided market (chicken & egg problem).

Startup 386

Startup Pricing Marketing Product 386